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Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall containing Corner Tower is a surviving segment of the medieval fortifications that encircled Newcastle's town centre. The wall, which dates from the late medieval period, represents part of the defensive circuit constructed to protect the settlement and its commercial interests. The Corner Tower forms an integral component of this defensive system, demonstrating the architectural approach to town fortification typical of northern England during this era. This section of curtain wall remains significant as evidence of Newcastle's medieval urban planning and defensive strategy.
Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall containing Corner Tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019810. View the official record →
Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall containing Corner Tower is a surviving segment of the medieval fortifications that encircled Newcastle's town centre. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019810.
Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall containing Corner Tower is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1019810.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newcastle Swing Bridge (0.4 km), Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Closegate and Water Tower (0.7 km), DUNSTON STAITHS (2.4 km).
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